Lovely Lily (2009)

Lovely Lily is about a day in the life of Lily, a has-been lounge singer at the Cavalier Restaurant in Jackson Heights. In 24 little hours Lily's world will turn upside down. It is February... See full summary »

Director:

Celeste Balducci

Stars:

Susie Stewart Rubio

Cast

Credited cast:
Susie Stewart Rubio	...	Susan (as Susan Stewart)

Storyline

Lovely Lily is about a day in the life of Lily, a has-been lounge singer at the Cavalier Restaurant in Jackson Heights. In 24 little hours Lily's world will turn upside down. It is February 8, 1964 and the Beatles are going to debut on the Ed Sullivan Show changing the course of musical history. The story reflects all the social and historical attributes from civil rights to the beginning of Vietnam. The film features all the musical sounds of the day:Folk,Broadway, Jazz, Flamenco and Rock and Roll. Highlights include various props and costumes from that era.

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Plot Keywords:

the beatles | year 1964 | lounge act | cocktail bar setting

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Taglines:

In 24 little hours the world would change forever and Lily will rediscover the passion and love she has missed for so many years...with a little help from her friends

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$75,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fly By the Seat of My Pants Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Cavalier in Jackson Heights where the film takes place and was filmed, had not been modified since the 1950's and it is authentic for the era. Community friends contributed props and costumes, photos and Beatle memorabilia. Hundreds participated in open extra calls for the scenes in the lounge and bar.

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